Kiwi Real Estate, Inside Out

About Kiwi Real Estate, Inside Out

All things Kiwi, with an emphasis on the perspective of salespeople and agents. What's happening in the New Zealand real estate community and why?

Publisher

Denese Konowe Licenced REA 2008 (021-338557)

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Apr 2025

Latest episode

5 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2026

   Why Stable Rates Still Get Buyers Declined

   This episode breaks down why buyers are still being declined even as rates stabilize, from bonus income treatment and living-expense assumptions to strict serviceability tests. It also explains why mortgage advisors now handle most new lending and why relying on one bank can cost buyers their deal.

2. 

   11 May 2026

   What Rural Buyers Miss: Access, Water, and the Real Boundary

   This episode digs into the hidden risks of buying lifestyle and rural property, from easements and unformed roads to water supply, septic systems, and boundary lines that don’t always match the fence. It also shows why local knowledge matters more than generic market slogans when valuing country property.

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Agency Agreements: The Deal Behind the Deal

   Dr Lee Konowe breaks down why an agency agreement is more than admin — it’s the lawful working relationship that defines authority, responsibilities, risk, and timing in real estate. The episode also unpacks the six core principles behind these agreements and the everyday mistakes agents make when they rush the paperwork.